08Jan 2026

Case Study: Ethical Governance in the PMKVY Implementation

Case Study: Ethical Governance in the PMKVY Implementation The case highlights serious ethical and administrative lapses in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), where fraudulent training centres, duplicate beneficiaries, and financial irregularities were reported. Stakeholders include unemployed youth (primary beneficiaries), implementing agencies such as NSDC, training providers, government officials, and …

ELECTING AN OPPOSITION WITH GREATER NUMBERS IN PARLIAMENT, IT CAN BE A STRONG DEFENDER OF RIGHTS

Syllabus: GS-2: Constitutional Bodies, Transparency and accountability, Representation of people Act. Focus: The recent Indian elections saw the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secure a third term in office, while the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) made significant gains despite challenging pre-election conditions. This election underscores the evolving political landscape and the crucial role of …

LOKPAL AND LOKAYUKTAS

Background The history of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is rooted in the global concept of ombudsman institutions. The idea of an ombudsman can be traced back to Sweden in 1809, and it gained prominence after World War II. In India, the concept of a constitutional Ombudsman was first proposed by Ashok Kumar Sen, the …

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Case Study: Ethical Governance in the PMKVY Implementation

ELECTING AN OPPOSITION WITH GREATER NUMBERS IN PARLIAMENT, IT CAN BE A STRONG DEFENDER OF RIGHTS

LOKPAL AND LOKAYUKTAS

UPSC Prelims 2026 Live Paper Discussion & Detailed Answer Key Analysis